Ayurveda,
the science of life is the world’s most
ancient and unique system of medicine.The word Ayurveda is
composed of two Sanskrit terms - Ayu meaning life and Veda
meaning knowledge. 'Ayurveda' means the knowledge of life.
It is most treasured gift of India to the world. Ayurveda
is the most eco-friendly system of treatment with no side
effects and relies completely on herbs and natural substances
to heal.

The
basic concept of Ayurveda is based on Trido-shas, Vata, Pitta
and Kapha, the equilibrium of which maintains health. Ayurveda
treats the person as a whole rather than the disease. It maintains
a healthy living in a perfect harmony with the inner self,
mind, body and nature.

The
emphasis of Ayurveda is “to maintain a better life in a State
of perfect health”. Our physician makes a thorough analysis
of your body constitution to prescribe a personal Panchakarma
treatment. It is a holistic natural therapy to prevent diseases,
arrest premature ageing and Regain good health. Recent studies
worldwide reveal that a 3000 year old Traditional health care
system existing in Kerala called Ayurveda is the best remedy
to facilitate the harmony of the Mind, Body and Soul. Migraines,
spondilitis and rheumatism, leukemia, paralysis and insanity
- Ayurveda has a solution for everything.A system developed
by the sages who were eminent Scholars and hard-core researchers,
Ayurveda is the answer to a prayer for a healthy and peaceful
life.

The
Natural way to sound health. Natural way is a smooth transition.
It is harmless usually in eventful;First
aim of Ayurveda is to keep the health of healthy.

The
8 Branches of Ayurveda

*
Kayachikitsa (General Medicine)
Describes ailments of adults is not treated by other
branches of Ayurveda. Hence it is known as general medicine.* Balachikitsa (Paediatrics)
This branch deals with the prenatal and postnatal baby
care as well as the care of a woman before and during
pregnancy. It also elaborates various diseases of children
and their treatments. *Graha Chikitsa (Psychiatry)
The study of mental diseases and their treatments. Treatment
methods include not only medicines and diet but also
yogic methods for improving psychic power. * Salakya Chikitsa (Eye
Diseases, ENT and Cephalic Diseases)
This branch deals with the diseases of ear, nose, throat
and head and their treatments including special techniques
for curing these diseases. *Salya Chikitsa (Surgery)
Maharishi 'Sushrutha' is the first surgeon who is also
the author of Salya Chikitsa, the foremost speciality
of Ayurveda. He describes various surgical operations
using different surgical instruments and devices. * Agada Tantram (Toxicology)
This branch deals with the toxins from vegetables, minerals
and also toxins from animal origins. The concept of
pollution of air and water in certain places and seasons
has been given special consideration. Such pollution
is also said to be the cause of various epidemics*Rasayana (Rejuvenation
Therapy)
This branch which is unique to Ayurveda, deals with
prevention of diseases and promotion of a long and healthy
life. It also advises how to increase our health, intellect
and beauty. * Vajeekarana (Aphrodisiac
treatment)
This branch deals with the means of increasing sexual
vitality and efficiency.

Besides
these 8 branches, Ayurveda also brings diseases affecting
plants and animals into its ambit of consideration.
* Vrukshayurvedam
It deals with the diseases of the plant kingdom and
their treatments (known as Agriculture). * Mrugayurvedam
This Science deals with the diseases of animals and
their treatments (known as Veterinary Science)

Treatments
in Ayurveda

Ayurveda
has been practised for thousands of years in India.
In ancient times Rishis were involved in making medicine
and treating people. Several researches and studies
have been undertaken in this field of medicine. Today,
these treatments are very popular all over the world.
Shodhanam: Various therapeutic procedures are followed
to facilitate elimination of harmful factors:Vamanam
(emesis therapy), Virechanam (purgation therapy), Nasyam
(nasal medication), Vaste (enema therapy), Raktamoksham
(blood-letting therapy).
Pre-treatments for panchakarma: The panchakarma pre-treatment
includes three different processes: Thalam, Snehanam,
swedanam.
Thalam: Before any external treatment thalam has to
be performed. In this treatment, a special mixture of
herbal powder and medicated oil is applied on the upper
portion of the head and allowed to remain for 20 to
45 minutes.This treatment helps in conditions associated
with ENT, insomnia and migraine.
Snehanam: This is a process of oleation . The medicated
oil may be applied externally on the body or given orally.
Swedanam: Swedanam, or the sweating treatment is carried
out through various procedures.

Prime
Treatments in Ayurveda

Pizhichil
: In this treatment, lukewarm herbal
oils are applied all over the body by two to four trained
masseurs in a special rhythmic way for about 60 to 90
minutes per day for a period of 7 to 21 days. This treatment
is very useful for Rheumatic diseases like arthritis,
paralysis, hemiplegia, paralysis-agitanus, sexual weakness,
nervous weakness and nervous disorders etc. Njavarakizhi :
It is a process by which the whole body or any specific
part thereof is made to perspire by the application
of certain medical puddings externally in the form of
boluses tied up in a muslin bag. This is applied by
two to four masseurs for about 60 to 90 minutes per
day for a period of 14 days. This treatment is for all
types rheumatism, pain in the joints, emaciation of
limbs, blood pressure, cholesterol and certain kinds
of skin diseases. Dhara :
In this process, some herbal oils, medicated milk, medicated
butter, milk etc., are poured on the forehead in a special
method for about 45 minutes in a day for a period of
7 to 21 days. This treatment is mainly for insomnia,
vatha predominated diseases, mental tension and certain
skin diseases. Vasthi : Certain
herbal oils, herbal extracts etc., are applied through
the rectum daily for a period of 5 to 25 days. This
treatment is for arthritis, paralysis, hemiplegia, numbness,
gastric complaints associated with rheumatism and constant
constipation. Sirovasthi :
Certain lukewarm herbal oils are poured into a cap fitted
on the head for 15 to 60 minutes per day according to
the patient’s conditions for a period of 7 days. This
treatment is highly effective for facial paralysis,
dryness of nostrils, mouth and throat, severe headaches,
burning sensation of head and other vatha originated
diseases.Benefits:-
Anxiety, Depression, Epilepsy, Hypertension, Diabetic
Neuropathy, Central Nervous System, Hemiplegia Paraplegia,
Strengthens the sensory organs, Insomnia, Pre-mature
graying of the hair & hair losso Mental retardation,
Paralysis, Stress Udvarthanam :
This is a typical massage with herbal powders for about
30 minutes daily for a period of 14 to 28 days. This
treatment is for the diseases like hemiplegia, paralysis,
obesity (excess fat) and certain rheumatic ailments.
Abhyangam :
Special type of oil massage in which strokes are given
according to the diseases for 45 minutes per day for
14 days. This treatment is very useful for obesity,
especially for diabetic Gangrene (a condition due to
lack of blood circulation in the extremes of the body)
etc.Nasyam :
Herbal juices, medicated oils etc., are applied through
nose for 7 to 14 days. This treatment is highly effective
for certain kinds of headaches, paralysis, mental disorders,
certain types of skin diseases etc. Snehapanam :
Medicated ghee is given internally in a proportionally
increased quantity for a period of 8 to 12 days. This
treatment is for osteo arthritis, sporaris, leukaemia
etc. Kizhi : Herbal
leaves and herbs or herbal powders are applied to the
whole body in boluses with hot medicated oils for 45
minutes per day for a period of 7 to 14 days. This treatment
is for osteo arthritis, arthritis with swelling, spondilosis,
sports injuries etc. Dhanyamala Dhara :
Warm herbal liquid is poured all over the body in a
rhythmic way through a special vessel for 45 minutes
to 1 hour daily. This treatment is very effective for
hemiplegia, paralysis, rheumatic complaints etc. Yoni
Prakshalanam : Herbal oils and decoctions are applied
through the vaginal route. This treatment is good for
gynaecological disorders. It is also a purification
process for genital organs. Kativasthi :
In this process specially prepared warm medicated oil
is kept over the lower back with herbal paste boundary.
This treatment lasts for 45 minutes to 1 hour and it
is good for any type of back pain and spinal disorders.
Urovasthi :
Warm medicated oil is kept over the chest for 45 minutes.
This is an effective treatment for asthma, other respiratory
problems, heart diseases and muscular chest pain.
Ksheeradhoomam : This is fomentation with medicated
cow milk. This treatment is good for facial paralysis,
Bell’s palsy, speech disorders and other nervous disorders
of the face

Njavarakizhi
: Njavara kizhi is one of the most important
among our special treatments. Here, the whole body is
made to perspire by the application of certain medicated
rice puddings externally in the form of boluses tied
up in a muslin bag. 'Njavara' is name of the special
nourishing rice we use for Niavarakizhi. This method
of treatment has been prevalent in Kerala from time
immemorial.
The patient is made to lie down on the table in a comfortable
position. External oleation is done before starting
the rice pudding treatment. The rice pudding boluses
are dipped in medicated warm milk and then applied to
the body. The temperature will vary depending on the
tolerance capacity of the person and is done in seven
different postures. Again, there will be an oil application
after the main treatment.
This treatment makes the body supple and removes stiffness.
It is highly beneficial in emaciation of limbs, rheumatism
and joint pains. It clears the obstructions, improves
blood circulation, removes waste from the body, improves
complexion and restores vigor. It prevents excessive
sleep while promoting sound sleep. It makes entire body
strong, sturdy and well developed. It sharpens the senses
and it slows down the ageing process. Podikizhi : "Podi"
means "Powder" and "kizhi" means "pouch".In this treatment,
the patient has to lie in a comfortable position. External
oleation is done before starting. A pouch with herbal
powder is dipped in medicated oil and then applied to
the body. The temperature will vary depending on the
tolerance of the person. The main treatment is followed
by an oil application. Dhanyakizhi :
"Dhanyam" means "Grains" and "kizhi" means "pouch."This
particular treatment drives away the stiffness of the
body. Here the patient is made to lie in a comfortable
position. External oleation is done before starting
the treatment. A pouch with processed grains is then
dipped in medicated oil and applied to the body. Again,
there will be an oil application after the main treatment.Narangakizhi :
"Naranga" means "lemon" and "kizhi" means, "pouch".The
person has to lie down in a comfortable position. External
oleation is done before starting the treatment. A cloth
pouch with lemon and herbs is dipped in medicated oils
and then applied on the body.
Elakizhi :-'Ela' means 'leaves' 'Kizhi' means 'pouch'After
the external oleation, the person has to lie down in
a comfortable position. The pouch with leaves and herbs
will be dipped in the medicated oil and then it will
be applied on the body. The temperature will vary depending
up on the tolerance capacity of the person. Again there
will be an oil application after the main treatment.Benefits:-
Paralytic strokes, Anti-aging &
rejuvenating, Strengthens tissues, Body ache, Emaciation,
Debility Monoplegia, Osteo Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis.

Ayurveda
offers two kinds of programs, Rejuvenative & Therapeutic

The Rejuvenation programs

in Ayurveda are designed to improve
your vitality enhances immunity and increase longevity.
They include rhythmic massages that relax each tendon,
medicated bath that revitalize every nerve and diets
that restore you sound health.

Therapeutic
ProgramsAyurveda recognizes you as an individual
with a unique body constitution and mental make up which
is why the physician will design an exclusive package
for you. Even minor therapeutic treatments will be done
only on his advice. He will personally supervise every
step of it during body massages and other health care
programs. Women will have service of female’s massagers.

Role
of Taste In Ayurveda

It
is as important to realise that every food's unique
combination of attributes will influence its taste and
the action it causes in the body. With every taste having
a different action – as detailed below. Astanga Hrdayam
clearly describes the characteristics of each of the
six tastes and problems that might be experienced from
its habitual over-consumption. Most foods being a combination
of two or more of these tastes e.g. coffee is bitter
and pungent. Sour
Comprised of the elements earth & fire, it increases
pitta and kapha and is good for heart and digestion.
Stimulates agni, moves inactive Vata energy down the
pelvic cavity, sets the teeth on edge and increases
salivation. Excess use may cause looseness and flabbiness,
loss of strength, giddiness, itching, irritation, a
whitish yellow pallor, herpetiform lesions, swelling
thirsts and fever, and diseases arising from excess
pitta and kapha.Sweet
Related to earth & water, it mitigates pitta and
vata, producing greater strength in the tissues and
of value to the aged, wounded, emaciated and children.
Universally liked, it often adheres to the inside of
the mouth, giving a feeling of pleasure, contentment
and comfort. Good for the complexion, hair, senses and
ojas, it also increases breast milk and helps unite
broke parts like bones. By its virtue it prolongs life
and helps life activities. In excess however it may
cause diseases arising from fat and excess kapha e.g.
obesity, dyspepsia, unconsciousness, diabetes, enlargement
of neck glands or malignant tumors.Salt
The water & fire in salty taste increases pitta
and kapha. It clears obstruction of channels and pores
and increases the digestive activity and salivation.
Also responsible for lubrication and sweating, it penetrates
the tissues. An excess of it may cause baldness and
graying of the hair, wrinkles, thirst, skin diseases,
blood disorders, herpetiform leisons and loss of body
strengthPungent
Fire & air in pungent increases vata and pitta and
mitigates kapha. Increases hunger, is digestive, causes
irritation, brings secretion from the eyes, nose &
mouth, and gives a burning sensation to the mouth. Dilating
the channels and breaking up the hard masses. But an
excess use of it may cause thirst, depletion of reproductive
tissue and strength, fainting, contracture, tremors,
pain in the waist and back, and other disorders related
to excess of pitta and kapha.Bitter
Air & space being its elements, it mitigates pitta
and kapha. Drying up moisture from fat, muscles, faeces
and urine. It cleans the mouth and destroys the perception
of taste. It is said to cure anorexia, worms, bacteria,
parasites, thirst, skin diseases, loss of consciousness,
fever, nausea, burning sensation. But in excess, it
increases vata, causing diseases of vata origin and
depletion of tissues.Astringent
Air & earth increases vata and mitigates increased
pitta and kapha. It cleans the blood and causes healing
of ulcers. Like bitter, it too dries up moisture from
fat. It absorbs water, causing constipation and hindering
digestion of undigested food. Its excess use causes
stasis of food without digestion, flatulance, pain in
the cardiac region, emaciation, loss of virility, obstruction
of channels and constipation.

GENERAL
GUIDELINES FOR ALL PACKAGES

•
Ayurvedic system of treatment is strictly personalized;
the exact treatment and medicines can be fixed only
after detailed consultation with the doctor.

•
The treatment which is given along with the packages
may vary according to the condition and body constitution
of the patients.

•
Short duration treatments for minor ailments like back
pain, muscular pain, etc. with herbal steam bath, spinal
bath and therapeutic massages will be provided only
on the advice of the physician.

•
Women will have female masseurs for body massage and
other health programs.

•
Some of the programs are not suitable for the very aged,
very young (under 7) infirm, heart patients and pregnant
women.

•
If you have a previous medical history of heart disease,
high blood pressure & blood sugar, chronic skin
disease or asthma, please inform your physician in advance
and bring the medical records.

Why
we choose Kerala?

Abundance
of deep green forests packed with herbs and medicinal
plants have made Ayurvedic preparations from Kerala
the most sought after all round the Globe. In Kerala,
the rains come with humidity. This makes the pores in
our skin open out to the maximum, thereby, making it
more receptive to the herbal oils &therapy

This
treatment includes detoxification and rejuvenation of
body by herbal medicines, which nourishes the body tissues.
This therapy slows down the aging process; recommended
for age group between 16 to 70. Major benefits of this
treatment are prolonged lifespan, great memory, Intelligence,
perfect health, youthfulness, bright complexion and
color, physical endurance, strange endurance, strong
sense organs, perfection in speech sexual power and
brilliance.

From
the perspective of Ayurveda, losing weight is not about
starving you or suppressing the appetite. It is about
balancing ones fat metabolism. You don't have to starve
yourself or exercise until you drop. Balance is the
key and with a therapy which is tailor made to suite
your constitution. Treatment includes body massage by
special herbal powder and internal herbal medicine.
There can be a possible weight reduction of around eight
kilograms in three weeks. The massages include. The
treatment will include some or all of the following
as required.

Udvarthanam:
Massage with special herbal powder. This is especially
done for depleting the fat and strengthening the muscles
and very effective for obesity.

Elakizhi:
One of the most relaxing and refreshing massages that
you can enjoy. This is the massage using fresh herbs
cooked in Ayurvedic oils and packed into bags and applied
over the body by experts. Very good for lubricating
the joints and relieves joint pain especially backache.
Cleanses the channels of circulation and expels toxins
through the sweat.

Abhayangam:
This massage is for proper blood circulation of the
body and relaxation of mind. Experts massage Luke warm
herbal oil on the head and body in the traditional Kerala
Style.

A
healthy spine keeps a man forever young. Sedentary
life styles and jobs of this era cause spinal problems.
Spine being a vital structure in our body problems
related to the spine like neck pain, low back pain,
spondylitis, sciatica, etc are to be treated with
extreme care.
Ayurveda aims at treating the root cause of the problem
rather than symptomatic treatment. Treatments start
with a diagnostic procedure to differentiate local
and systematic pathology and are followed by traditional
ayurvedic massages with special herbs (elakkizhi),
nasal drops, (nasyam) Medicated steam and spinal baths
(kadivasthy) and internal medications. Treatment packages
can be from 7 to 14 days durations. It prevents degenerations
of the spine and cartilage is reduced corrects, IVDP,
muscular stiffness of the back, strengthens of the
back muscles. Prevents the constipations and reduces
the pain in the back. It reduces the calcifications
of the bones reduce the wasting of back muscles.

Reduces
the wastage of muscle and bones, increase the circulation
of the body, tones up muscle system. Normalize the nervous
function. Improves the alimentary tracts. Improves the
vitality of individual. Strengthens the body muscles.

According
to Ayurveda, beauty is not just limited to attractive
physical features or a slim and trim body figure but
it also includes a healthy mental and spiritual state.
This inner beauty is necessary, if the outer appearance
is to be preserved.

Ayurveda
explains about seven functional units called Dhathu
or Tissue. The tissue which most often needs rejuvenation
is the the largest od all our organs, the skin.
The derivative of these seven tissues is called 'Ojas',
the essence. It is Ojas that bestows glow and that special
aura of inner vitality, without which even the most
flawless countenance looks lifeless. To achieve purity
of Ojas, functioning capacity of the seven tissues has
to be enhanced.

Our
Soundarya programme emphasises this. Herbal-based facial
scrubs and lotions are selected according to the dosha
predominance. These rejuvenate the cells and remove
wrinkles. Rejuvenative herbal preparations are used
to re-animate the skin with regular massage.

Key
therapies: 'Udwarthanam with special powders, Uzhichil
with special oils, Mukhalepam - face pack with special
herbs, Thechukuli-Special decoction baths ,Njavara theppu
- rice-pudding application. Flower baths with floral
oils are also included in this programme

SLIMMING
PROGRAMME-
Thaulyakna Chikilsa.
21 to 28 Days.
Diet pills lower the body's fat set points by speeding
up the organism, making both body and brain work faster.
This increases Vata, which makes both body and mind
crave for more sweets to balance.

Ayurveda
believes in speeding up organism in healthy natural
ways, with treatments to increase fat metabolism, exercise,
herb-based diet supplements and the use of light non-kapha
producing foods, which control vata while relieving
the system of excess kapha.

In
Kalari Kovilakam, there is a programme for 28 days including
yoga, which assures you of genuine metabolic change.

It
is a proven fact that the mind plays an important role
in governing not just the actions we take, but their
qualitative nature, ie, how well or badly we act.
Anything which manipulates the mind will thus reflect
on the body. People facing a lot of stress from their
hectic lives thus end up with not only mental, but a
host of physical problems too, usually called 'lifestyle
diseases'.

Ayurveda,
combined with Yoga offers the perfect answer for this.

At
Kalari Kovilakam, we've developed a special 7 to 14
days programme called 'Manasanthy', based on these two
ancient ststems of wellness.

Key
therapies: the classical treatments like Uzhichil, Sirodhara,
Sirovasthy, Nasyam, Kateevasthy, Nj avarakizhi, Sarvanga
dhara, Pichu, Thalam, Thalapothichil etc. are provided
in its authentic form. All these are supported by special
Yoga therapies, herbal medicines and herbal teas according
to the constitution.

This
programme is beneficial for those who are physically
and mentally stressed, and/or suffer from conditions
like insomnia, lack of concentration, fatigue, tension
headaches and so on. It's also good for those who travel
a lot, late night workers, I.T. professionals and computer
users in general.